We switched gears on Wednesday by calling out Pallister’s Cabinet for ignoring conflict of interest rules which require them to hold off voting on bills that could benefit businesses that they own.

Last Thursday, October 4th, the PC caucus voted unanimously to pass Bill 12 - the “Red Tape Reduction Act” - which includes a section that reduces tenants’ ability to appeal rent increases.

Three of Pallister’s Ministers who declared rental properties on their conflict of interest declarations voted for the bill: Education Minister and PC House Leader Kelvin Goertzen of Steinbach; Children and Families Minister Heather Stefanson of Tuxedo, and Municipal Relations Minister Jeff Wharton of Gimli.

Outside of the chamber, the Pallister Government launched a campaign to warn Manitoba youth about the dangers of cannabis.

The PC Government says they won’t make any money (and aren’t charging taxes) from legalized cannabis. Check out the image below for a breakdown of how much money the province will collect from cannabis sales.

Next week is break week at the legislature. It gives me the opportunity to spend time meeting with constituents at my constituency office in St. Boniface located at 118 Marion Street.

If you have any questions or an issue that you would like me to address in the legislature, or if you would like me to attend a community event, please contact me at info@dougaldlamont.ca.